Being a woman in a male dominated industry comes with many challenges! Join Alexis Aranda, "the Queen of the Trades" as she shares insight, personal experience and interviews other entrepreneurs, and industry experts. Each episode shares powerful information on how to grow yourself and your career. If you are looking for: leadership strategies, relationship advice, health and fitness hacks, money mindset tips, spiritual practices, business scaling and marketing strategies, this podcast is for you!
ALEXIS ARANDA discusses how faith influences her leadership style, emphasizing purpose and modeling desired behaviors to transform workplaces and uplift people; this is a solo episode.
16 May 2025
Replay: Bringing Passion Back To The Trades With Alexis Aranda
Please enjoy this replay of my very first episode!
I'm your host Alexis Aranda. Today, I'm sharing my story with all of you, listeners. I was born in a suburb outside of Chicago and had a fantastic childhood. My parents were supportive. We had a lot of love and a lot of great memories, but we didn't have a lot of money. At a very young age, I strongly desired to create wealth for my family.
I knew this was what I was called to do. I also had a passion for working. From babysitting to working at a local grocery store, I was always earning money. My best friend's dad was a tradesman. His work intrigued me, but I also noticed how exhausted the physical labor made him. I knew that I was going to work in the trades and improve the lives of tradesmen and women. I hope you enjoy my story.
Episode Highlights:
[01:35] I knew at a very young age that I wanted to create wealth and never have financial struggles. I also had a passion for working.
[02:23] My best friend's dad was a tradesman. I was intrigued by his ability to fix things, but I also saw how exhausted the physical labor made him.
[03:07] I had a huge passion for creating wealth and income, and I also despised the cold.
[03:36] I went to college at UNLV. I fell in love with Las Vegas but was deeply homesick.
[04:03] I went to Europe during my sophomore year. I started journaling and this was the first time I manifested a vision for my life.
[04:26] I got really clear on the woman I wanted to become, and I started showing up in life as her.
[05:14] After graduating from college, I landed a job doing accounts payable for a manufacturing company. I was miserable.
[05:48] I realized that I needed to do something with my life that gave back to society as well as generating wealth and income.
[06:36] I started to pursue my Masters in Education to become a teacher, so that I could work with children.
[07:13] I share the story of how I met Andy. Our eyes locked, and I knew he was the man I was going to marry.
[08:15] We started dating, got married, and now we have three beautiful children.
[09:21] We moved to Las Vegas during the housing crash. Andy fell back on plumbing. My grandmother had told me that plumbers were always successful.
[11:17] Service plumbing was fun, and Andy liked helping people. It also reignited his passion for plumbing.
[11:47] We got clear about creating a home service business that would attract people like ourselves who wanted to create generational wealth and better themselves.
[12:05] I went to school at night and earned an MBA, and we spent about 3 years planning our business.
[13:26] We had a vision of making plumbing hot. By our second year of business, we surpassed a million dollars in revenue.
[13:45] We now have a home service business in Las Vegas where we do plumbing and HVAC. We also have a second location in Dallas.
[14:07] We are committed to helping customers and bringing respect and passion back to the trades.
[14:37] This podcast is about how we can help our team create generational wealth for themselves.
Resources & Links Related to this Episode
Pure Plumbing & Air
Pure Plumbing & Air Facebook
9 May 2025
Avoid Burn Out
Spring’s hectic pace hits hard in the trades and lately I’ve felt the pressure myself. Long hours, tight deadlines, and family commitments can drain every bit of energy if we let them. In today’s episode I open up about the moment I realized I was saying yes to everything except rest, and how that wake up call pushed me to build habits that protect both mind and body.
You’ll hear why real burnout statistics in our industry matter, especially for men who still feel they have to tough it out. I’ll walk you through five practices that keep me grounded, from carving out a true day of rest to putting vacations on the calendar before exhaustion sets in. We’ll also talk about daily self care rituals, setting firm boundaries, and the basics of staying physically healthy so your emotional resiliency stays strong.
If the busy season ever leaves you running on fumes this conversation offers practical tools and permission to reclaim your energy. Small, consistent choices can keep burnout from stealing the career and life you’re working so hard to build, so let’s dive into how to make that happen.
Episode Highlights:
[01:34] We've been grinding hard for the last few months. Now that spring is here, I'm beginning to feel a little bit of spring fever/
[02:02] A lot of people are feeling burned out, but I'm not. I've been consistent with working on my grounding practices.
[02:35] I'm going to share five things I do consistently to help manage my mental health and avoid burnout in the trades.
[03:02] Mental health used to be a taboo subject especially for men. Stress doesn't discriminate; it happens to both men and women.
[04:01] According to a study done by McKinsey & Company, 42% of women reported feeling burnt out compared to 35% of men.
[05:16] Success in the trades doesn't happen overnight. Burnout can cause people to quit before they succeed.
[06:22] I share a time when I experienced burnout.
[07:25] I'm going to share the five things that help me reset and recharge and show up inspired again.
[07:33] 1. Always take a day of rest. The Bible even talks about God resting on the seventh day.
[09:35] 2. Schedule and plan your time off. Make a plan and have something to look forward to.
[11:56] 3. Schedule your self-care. What makes you feel calm and fulfilled in your life?
[12:26] I do four things everyday. Focus on sharpening your blade. Movement and working out. Faith and reading my Bible. Growth and learning new things. I also take reflection time for journaling or meditating.
[15:20] 4. Say no, to whatever is not serving you.
[16:36] Prioritize your physical health.
[17:53] In the trades, burnout isn't just exhaustion. It's a weight that builds with every job. Addressing mental health isn't a luxury. It's essential!
Resources & Links Related to this Episode
● Pure Plumbing & Air
● Pure Plumbing & Air Facebook
● Alexis Aranda Instagram
● Lead Like a Queen Facebook Group
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